Process Engineer

Basic Function

Develop optimum molding processes for manufacturing plastic components. Provide recommendations and implement improvements to production processes, methods, and controls. Provide support and leadership in the development of injection molding processes and tools. Implement molding standards across all shifts and ensure best practices are followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize process parameters that coincide with Decoupled II molding practices and internal quality standards.
• Work with design, manufacturing, production, engineers, and tooling during the entire development cycle. With an emphasis on new mold sampling prior to transfer to production.
• Participate in Tool Design Reviews and recommend improvements to optimize molding, set up, and overall manufacturing.
• Perform research, design, and development of manufacturing processes and new technologies.
• Troubleshoot molding and manufacturing processes and material issues. Work with internal and external resources to resolve molding and manufacturing issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Research, develop, and implement manufacturing process controls, machinery modifications, and improvements
• Molding process development - Scientific Molding practices
• Part and Tool qualification
• Tool teardown inspection and reports
• Provide input an new or alternate materials for cost reduction or molding improvements.
• Analyze process failures and suggest corrective actions.
• Perform start-up and shutdown of Injection Molding equipment, processes, and related equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and productivity covering all process areas- cycle times, scrap, downtime, machine/tools, and energy.
• Assist in employee training and work standardization directly tied to processing.
• Perform any and all other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in the technical field with 3 to 5 years of experience in plastic processing or equivalent experience and 5 to 7 years of experience in plastic processing
• Preferrable experience in Mold Flow, Solid Works, or comparable 3D CAD software
• Basic understanding of and experience implementing decoupled molding processes and scientific molding techniques.
• Must have new mold sampling experience. Experience with multi-cavity molds and hot runner systems.
• Knowledge programming robots (preferably SEPRO Robots)
• Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly, and production equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills, World, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects.
• Strong team player, self-motivated
• Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification a plus.
• Must be able to stand for a long period of time.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.